Swoope

For other people with the name, see Swoope (surname).
Swoope
Birth name Lawrence Allen Swoope II
Born (1986-04-02) April 2, 1986
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Origin Akron, Ohio U.S.
Genres Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, rapper, producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010 (2010)–present
Labels Collision
Associated acts W.L.A.K., High Society, Sho Baraka
Website facebook.com/MrSwoope/

Lawrence Allen Swoope II, mononymously-known as Swoope, (born April 2, 1986) is an American Christian hip hop singer-songwriter and producer born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He is a member of the rap collective W.L.A.K. and High Society with Sho Baraka.

Background

Swoope was born Lawrence Allen Swoope II on April 2, 1986 in Akron, Ohio.[1] His mother, Diana Lynn Swoope (nee, Cook), is the Pastor for Arlington Church of God (Akron,OH). [2][3] His father is Lawrence Allen Swoope I.

History

His career started off in 2010 with the release of the EP Applause Vol. 1 and the single "Actions Speak Louder". On April 24, 2011, Swoope released an EP entitled Spring Fling. On June 15, 2011, he released Spring Fling Instrumentals. On February 8, 2012, Swoope released the EP Boys R Us. His debut studio album, entitled "Wake Up," was released on March 20, 2012 with Collision Records. His most recent studio album, entitled Sinema, was released on August 5th 2014, also with Collision Records.[4] He also independently released two mixtapes, "The Zoo" and "A.I.R.: The Abstract Intellect Revolution" After the release of Sinema, Swoope followed up with a free EP on October 10th, 2014 called "Because You Asked."[5] On February 5th, 2016 it was announced that Swoope had left Collision Records.[6]

Single Of The Week

Swoope's song, Beauty and the Beast was the iTunes Single of the Week[7] for the week of August 5th.

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[8]
US US
CHR		 US
Gos		 US
Ind		 US
Rap
Wake Up — 10 6 31 23
Sinema 55 3 1 6 4

References

  1. ↑ "Lawrence Allen Swoope (b. 1986)". Ohio Birth Records. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ Swoope. "Swoope". Collision Records. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ Swoope (April 2, 2014). "I sincerely appreciate all...". MrSwoope. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/8769-swoope-to-release-sinema-august-5th-tracklisting-revealed
  5. ↑ Swoope, Allen. ""Because You Asked" Twitter Announcement". Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Daniels, David. "Swoope and Collision Records separate, both parties offer statements". Rapzilla. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  7. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beauty-and-the-beast-single/id902769953
  8. ↑ AllMusic. "Swoope | Awards". Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 17, 2014.

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